as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
a report on the arctic tundra of Alaska and the polar bears that inhabit that vast, frozen plain
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Recent Examples of tundra
This wild tundra is home to reindeer, arctic hares, and 40 percent of the world’s musk ox population.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The elusive species’ breeding area is a four-hour drive on a dirt road from Nome, Alaska, followed by a hike to the summit of a small tundra hilltop.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The woolly mammoth, which was native to the Arctic tundra, became extinct relatively recently, in evolutionary terms—about four thousand years ago.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
The elusive species’ breeding area is a four-hour drive on a dirt road from Nome, Alaska, followed by a hike to the summit of a small tundra hilltop.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The woolly mammoth, which was native to the Arctic tundra, became extinct relatively recently, in evolutionary terms—about four thousand years ago.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The goal for Colossal Biosciences is to repopulate parts of the Arctic tundra with cold-resistant, mammoth-like elephants.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tundra
Noun
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Image In a pale prairie dress styled with blond wavy hair, the singer conjured an effortlessly glamorous milkmaid while performing with Arca.—
Anthony Rotunno,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The evidence, in other words, doesn’t point to an organized, mass rampage across the steppes.—
ByAndrew Curry,
science.org,
24 Feb. 2025
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This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
Noun
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The South Island giant moa roamed grasslands and forested valleys, grazing on tough plant material such as ferns, shrubs, and leaves from high branches – reaching food sources that few other animals could.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Starting in July, millions of animals cross the Mara River in search of new grazing ground, trekking from the southern Serengeti to the grasslands of the Maasai Mara.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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It’s widely known that the Northern Hemisphere’s summer is a smart time to go on safari, as the wintry conditions in the savanna mean that greenery is sparse and so animals are easier to spot.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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After a bit of wandering, the group moved toward a gate on the edge of the savanna.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tundra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tundra. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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